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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to address National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on 16th December in which detail contours of Natural Farming shall be presented
Zero Budget Natural Farming identified as a promising tool to increase income of farmers
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the valedictory session of the National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on 16th December 2021 from 11 AM in which detail contours of Natural Farming shall be presented. This summit is being organised as part of Pre-event Vibrant Gujarat Summit to be held in Anand, Gujarat from 14th to 16th December 2021.
This conference will be attended by 5000 farmers who will be present in the Summit. Apart from this 80 central institutes of ICAR, KrishiVigyanKendras and ATMA network in the States shall also be connecting farmers to witness the event live to know and learn about the practice and benefits of Natural Farming. Additionally, farmers and people from across the country can participate in conference through the link https://pmindiawebcast.nic.inor watch it live on Doordarshan.
The Government has initiated several measures to transform agriculture in order to increase farmers’ income during the last six years. Efforts are underway to promote and support initiatives leading to sustainability of the system, cost reduction, market access and better realization to farmers.
About Zero Budget Natural Farming:
Zero Budget Natural Farming has also been identified as a promising tool to minimize the dependence of farmers on purchased inputs, reduce the cost of agriculture by relying on traditional field based technologies which lead to improved soil health. It emphasizes on shift of agriculture practices from mono-crops to diversified multi-cropping system. Desi cow, its dung and urine play an important role from which from which various inputs such as Beejamrit, Jivamrit and Ghanjivamrit are made on the farm and are the source of nutrients and life to soil for good agricultural production. Other traditional practices such as mulching the soil with biomass or keeping the soil covered with green cover round the year, even in the very low water availability situations are added practices which ensure sustained productivity even from the first year of adoption.
To emphasize on such strategies and to deliver message to farmers in far flung areas of the country Government of Gujarat is organizing a National Summit on Agro and Food Processing from 14th December to 16th December 2021 at Anand, Gujarat with focus on Natural Farming. Eminent speakers have been invited to share their thoughts on theme of Natural Farming. An exhibition comprising more than 300 exhibitors from all over the country will be an added attraction.
Ministry of Finance
FM chairs 21st Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council 
The 21st Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council  was held here today under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
The meeting was attended by Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India ; Shri Atanu Chakraborty, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs; Shri Rajiv Kumar, Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Financial Services; Shri Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Revenue Secretary; Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; Dr Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian, Chief Economic Adviser, Ministry of Finance; Shri Ajay Tyagi, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India; Shri Subhash Chandra Khuntia, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India; Dr M.S. Sahoo, Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India; Shri Ravi Mital, Special Secretary, Department of Financial Services and in charge, Chairperson, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority; and other senior officers of the Government of India and Financial Sector Regulators.
The Council reviewed the current global and domestic macro-economic situation and financial stability and vulnerabilities issues, including inter-alia, those concerning NBFCs and Credit Rating Agencies.
The Council reviewed the action taken by members on the decision taken by FSDC earlier and held discussions on the proposals submitted for further strengthening of the resolution framework and framework for cyber security of the financial sector.
The Council also took note of the activities undertaken by the FSDC Sub-Committee chaired by the Governor, RBI and the initiatives taken by the various regulators in the financial sector.
Ministry of Communications
SWACHHTA PAKHWADA AWARD - 2022
O/o Controller of Communication Accounts Gujarat Circle
Swachhta Pakhwada, for the year 2022 was undertaken in all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. The same was also observed in DoT and its field units/organizations/PSUs across India from 16.11.2022 to 30.11.2022. In order to ensure greater participation and more effective outcomes of the Pakhwada, it was decided to present “Swachhta Pakhwada Award” to the three best units of DoT.
As part of the Pakhwada, O/o Controller of Communication Accounts, Gujarat, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications undertook various activities such as Special Cleanliness Drive on Sabarmati Riverfront, Swachhta Pledge, Awareness Generation Campaign among the staff and general public on maintaining cleanliness etc. Certain other activities like disposal of scrap, setting up of state-of-the-art file management system, regular holding of Pension Adalats and Telecom Outreach Programs for our stakeholders and effective outreach to our stakeholders through verified social media handles were undertaken by this office across the year to spread the message of Swachhta among our staff, stakeholders, and general public. As mark of excellent quality of service delivery by this office to our stakeholders, office has also received ISO 9001:2015 certification.
To judge the best offices for the award, a committee of senior officers of DoT was constituted. Based on the assessment of the committee, O/o CCA Gujarat was awarded 2nd prize among all field units/organizations/PSUs of DoT.
The Award was presented by Hon’ble MoSC and Secretary  on 29th March 2023 at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi which was received by officers of O/o CCA, Gujarat.
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"Job Fair/Rojgar Mela" postponed
In view of recent uprising trend in Covid-19 cases and concerns from different corners, the Job Fair/Rojgar Mela which was supposed to be organised by the National Career Service Centre for SC/ST  Chennai, on 26/04/2021 has been postponed till further notice.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri.Sujit Kumar Sahoo, Sub Regional Employment Office, National Career Service Centre for SC/ST, Chennai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 596
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 213.18 Crore
More than 15 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 213.18 Crore  today. More than 15 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10414213
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2nd Dose
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10107389
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Precaution Dose
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6789199
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18434853
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2nd Dose
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17700489
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Precaution Dose
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13216980
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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40449871
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2nd Dose
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30443138
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61723788
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2nd Dose
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52456471
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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560679655
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2nd Dose
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513457410
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Precaution Dose
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66687301
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203920708
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2nd Dose
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196396494
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Precaution Dose
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36885958
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127593116
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2nd Dose
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122761746
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Precaution Dose
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41681481
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1023216204
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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943323137
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Precaution Dose
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165260919
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Total
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2131800260
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 03rd September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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27
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2nd Dose
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183
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Precaution Dose
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8404
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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49
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2nd Dose
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434
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Precaution Dose
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15259
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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23167
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2nd Dose
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48069
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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7004
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2nd Dose
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26228
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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17612
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2nd Dose
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70045
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Precaution Dose
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788733
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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2916
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2nd Dose
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15173
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Precaution Dose
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349001
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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1833
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2nd Dose
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10131
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Precaution Dose
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156334
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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52608
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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170263
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Precaution Dose
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1317731
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Total
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1540602
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Enforcement search led to seizure of gold jewellery bearing spurious BIS Hallmark at Andheri East
: Mumbai, July 14, 2021
Bureau of Indian Standards  officials had conducted an Enforcement Search and Seizure operation at Andheri in Mumbai on Monday  to check the misuse of BIS Hallmark on gold jewellery. About 714 grams of gold jewellery bearing spurious BIS Hallmark was seized during the operation. During the search and seizure operation at the premises of M/S Classic Karat Assay Lab Pvt. Ltd., located at Unit No. 24 in Mistry Industrial Complex at Andheri East, the firm was found to be misusing the BIS Hallmark on gold jewellery belonging to M/s Amore Jewels Pvt. Ltd., M/s Abans Jewels Pvt. Ltd., M/s Om Shilpi Jewels and Gems Pvt Ltd., M/s Satkar Jewellers, Parel, M/s Kalash Gold & Ornaments Pvt. Ltd., M/s Kalash Jewels, Andheri , and M/s Uni-Design Jewellery  Pvt. Ltd, without valid BIS recognition.
As per the Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts Order, 2020 issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, gold jewellery and gold artefacts shall mandatorily bear BIS Hallmark, starting from 16th June, 2021, onwards. The BIS Hallmark presently consists of 3 parts — BIS logo, purity in carat and fineness, and a 6-digit alpha-numeric “Hallmarking Unique Identity ” number which is different for each article/artefact. The jewellery can be sold only by jewelers registered with BIS, and can be hallmarked only by BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres .
The misuse of BIS Standard Mark, including Hallmark, is punishable with imprisonment up to two years or a fine of minimum Rs. 2,00,000, which may extend up to ten times the value of articles affixed or applied with a Standard Mark, including Hallmark, or both as per BIS Act 2016. Action is being initiated to file a case in the court of law for the aforementioned offence.
BIS been observed many times that spuriously hallmarked jewellery is sold to consumers for huge profit. Therefore, all are requested to look for complete BIS hallmark, including BIS logo, purity in carat and fineness, and HUID on jewellery. Details of certified jewelers can also be seen before making the purchase by using the ‘BIS CARE’ mobile app and visiting BIS website http://www.bis.gov.in.
Citizens are requested that in case they come across any instance of misuse of BIS Hallmark on any jewellery/article, the same may be informed to:
The Deputy Director General, Western Regional Office, BIS, Manakalaya, E-9, Behind Marol Telephone Exchange, Andheri , Mumbai - 400 093.
Such complaints can also be made by E-mail at the address ddgw@bis.gov.in . The source of such information will be kept confidential.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Single point information source on Climate Action “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal” launched
India has achieved its Pre-2020 Climate Action targets: Shri Prakash Javadekar
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekartoday launchedthe “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal”.
Expressing happiness over the web portal launch, Shri Javadekar said portal will be a “single point Information resource” which provides information on the different climate initiatives taken by various Line Ministries enabling users to access updated status on these initiatives.
Shri Javadekar informed at the virtual event that India has practically achieved its Pre-2020 Climate Action targets and said though historically India is not responsible for emissions, India, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is leading the world on ClimateAction.
The portal captures sector-wise adaptation and mitigation actions that are being taken by the various line Ministries in one place including updated information on their implementation.The knowledge portal will help in disseminating knowledge among citizens about all the major steps Government is taking at both national and international levels to address climate change issues.
The eight major components included in the knowledge portal are:
1. India’s Climate Profile
2. National Policy Framework
3. India’s NDC goals
4. Adaptation Actions
5. Mitigation Actions
6. Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
7. International Climate Negotiations
8. Reports & Publications
Web Portal link: https://www.cckpindia.nic.in/
Ministry of Home Affairs
As per the directions of the Prime Minister, Government commits all support to Migrant Workers during lockdown period: Shri Amit Shah
State Governments advised to set up Relief Camps along Highways, to provide food and shelter to migrant workers returning to their domicile States
MHA authorises States to use State Disaster Response Fund for relief measures for migrant workers during COVID-19 lockdown
As per the directions of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Government has committed all support to Migrant Workers during lockdown period, said Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah here today while reviewing the country's preparedness to contain the spread of COVID-19.
With the intent of Modi Government to provide all possible support to migrant workers, the Union Home Secretary has again written to States requesting them to immediately set up Relief Camps for migrant workers/pilgrims etc who are returning to their domicile states or trying to do so during this lockdown period. States have been advised to give wide publicity and awareness, using public address systems, technology and by utilising the services of volunteers and NGOs, to precise information on:
 The location of the relief camps and the facilities being made available,
 Relief package under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana and measures being taken by the State Government Administration.
States have been also advised to set up Relief Camps along the Highways for people moving on highways, including setting up of tented accommodation to ensure that these persons will stay in the relief camps till the lockdown orders are in place. The shelters are to be organised, keeping in view various precautions including social distancing, with adequate Medical check up drives to identify and separate cases requiring quarantine or hospitalisation.
MHA has also authorised all States to use the State Disaster Response Fund for providing such relief measures. These measures would further strengthen them to deal with this issue.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports promotes rural and indigenous/tribal games through ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports runs a Central Sector Scheme, namely, ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme since 2016, wherein one of the sub-components, namely, ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’, is dedicated to development of rural and indigenous/tribal games in the country.
Under the ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ sub- component of the Khelo India Scheme, Mallakhamb, Kalaripayyattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, Silambam and Yogasan have been receiving support for infrastructure development, equipment support, appointment of coaches, training of coaches and scholarships to athletes.
Under the ‘Khelo India Centres’ component of the Khelo India Scheme, as a part of Government’s vision to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country at the grassroots level, a low-cost, effective sports training mechanism has been developed. State/ UT Governments can engage former sportspersons as coaches and mentors for youngsters. Further, Sports Authority of India , an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, provides opportunity to former sportspersons to be employed as coaches in various sports disciplines.
The reply was given by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves revision of Indian Community Welfare Fund guidelines
Cabinet approves revision of Indian Community Welfare Fund guidelines
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved revision of the Indian Community Welfare Fund  guidelines.
ICWF, set up in 2009, is aimed at assisting Overseas Indian nationals in times of distress and emergency in the most deserving cases on a means tested basis. The revised guidelines being made broad-based seek to expand the scope of welfare measures that can be extended through the Fund. The guidelines would cover three key areas namely Assisting Overseas Indian nationals in distress situations, Community Welfare activities and Improvement in Consular services. They are expected to provide Indian Missions and Posts abroad greater flexibility in swiftly addressing to requests for assistance by Overseas Indian nationals.
Apart from assisting Indian nationals in distress abroad, ICWF has been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian nationals in conflict zones in Libya, Iraq, Yemen, South Sudan and other challenging situations like assistance extended to undocumented Indian workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Nitaqat drive in 2013 and the ongoing Amnesty drive in 2017.
The scale and speed of these evacuations and assistance rendered through the Fund has been universally appreciated. It has also created a sense of confidence among the migrant workers going overseas about the support they can expect from India during critical times.
ICWF stands extended to all Indian Missions and Posts abroad and is primarily funded by levying service charge on various consular services rendered by Indian Missions and Posts abroad.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with H.E. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore on 23rd April 2020.
The two leaders exchanged views on the health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. They updated each other on the measures being adopted in their respective countries to tackle the pandemic and its economic and social effects.
Prime Minister promised to provide all possible support for maintaining supplies of essential goods, including medical products, to Singapore. Prime Minister also expressed his appreciation for the support being extended to Indian citizens in Singapore.
Both leaders stressed the importance of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership in the present context. They agreed to work together to address the present and future challenges posed by COVID-19.
Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the health and wellbeing of the people of Singapore during the present crisis.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
India focused on food security and ensuring affordable foodgrains
India is a reliable supplier, will fulfil all commitments including needs of neighbours and vulnerable countries
Wheat stocks are comfortable, export curbs will combat market speculation
The government has said that the decision to restrict wheat exports will control food prices, strengthen the food security of India and countries facing a deficit, and that India remains a reliable supplier as it is honouring all contracts.
Speaking at a press conference with Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary Department of Food and Consumer Affairs, and Shri Manoj Ahuja, Secretary Agriculture, the Commerce Secretary said that all exports orders where the letter of credit has been issued would be fulfilled. He added that directing the wheat exports through government channels would not only ensure fulfilling the genuine needs of our neighbours and food-deficit countries but also control inflationary expectations.
Talking about the availability of wheat, Shri Subrahmanyam said, “Apart from the food security of India, the Government is committed to ensuring food security of neighbours and vulnerable countries,” he said.
He said that the control order serves three main purposes: “It maintains the food security for the country, it helps others who are in distress, and maintains India’s reliability as a supplier,” he said.
He said that in the government’s order on exports was giving a clear direction to the wheat market. “We do not want wheat to go in an unregulated manner in places where it might just get either hoarded or it may not serve the purpose of serving the food requirements of vulnerable nations. That’s why government to government window has been kept opened,” he said.
Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary Department of Food and Public Distribution said that the country has adequate food stocks.
He added that after consulting with the states, the Centre has reallocated some quantities by changing ratios of wheat and rice. For example, states getting wheat and rice in the ratio of 60:40 will get it in the ratio of 40:60. Similarly, the ratio of 75:25 is made 60:40. Where rice allocation was zero, they will continue to get wheat. For all small states-NE states and special category states, allocation has not been changed.
As a result of the reallocation, “With this, we have boosted the availability of wheat to about 110-111 LMT more. Adding it to 185 LMT, it become 296 LMT which is almost as last year’s,” he added.
Shri Manoj Ahuja, Agriculture Secretary said heat waves had affected wheat crops especially in North-Western India this year, but the difference is in availability compared to last year is marginal.
“Last year the production figures of wheat were 109 LMT for the country. This year in February, we have come out with advanced estimates for this year’s production and we have estimated 111 LMT. Our estimates shows 105-106 LMT of wheat availability this year and we are quite same in terms of quantity and availability as last year,” he added.